Why Don't Kevin Garnett and Rasheed Wallace Play in the Paint More Often?
by Greg Payne on Oct 9, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintKevin Garnett has scored over 21,000 points in his NBA career. Between the MVP trophy, the Defensive Player of the Year award, the All-Star and All-NBA selections and the NBA Championship ring, it's awfully difficult to criticize a player of Garnett's caliber.
Realistically, Celtics fans have nothing to complain about when it comes to their Big Ticket. He motivates the team, anchors the entire defense, is selfless on the offensive side of the ball and possesses an unmatched intensity that he proudly displays game in and game out.
Despite this, there's one thing that's difficult to completely overlook in KG's game. As devastating as KG's face-up mid range game has proven to be over the course of his career and as lethal as his fade-away jump shot is, there is a huge disparity of offense initiated in and immediately around the paint with Garnett.
The simple question: Why? It's difficult to harp on, because the job still gets done at the end of the day. But when he actually plays inside, he makes it look so easy. So why not do it more? Why not do it every single time until the defense forces him to adjust?
There doesn't appear to be any straightforward answer. There's no, "Garnett doesn't play in the paint more because of this reason". As for the statistics? Well, sometimes I love stats and sometimes I hate them. And sometimes, despite my liking or disliking of it, stats just don't lie. According to 82games.com, 71 percent of all of KG's shots last season were considered "2-point jump shots". As a result, only 27 percent of his shots last season were deemed "inside shots" - a three to one ratio between jumpers and buckets in the paint (A few three-pointers made up the rest of KG's shots from last season).
Continuing with those numbers, KG shot a modest .453 from the field when shooting "2-point jump shots", but shot an incredible .745 clip when he resorted to "inside shots". Nearly 75 percent of his "inside shots" found the net last season. That figure is astounding, when you consider the NBA's field goal percentage leader last season was Shaquille O'Neal with a .609 mark, who never shoots from outside the paint.
The situation is similar for Rasheed Wallace as well. Here's a seven-footer who prefers to bring his offensive game even farther out than KG does. Wallace's love affair with the three-point shot has been well documented and 44 percent of his total shots last season were from three-point nation. He also put up an identical percentage within the three-point line, as 2-point jump shots accounted for 44 percent of his total shots as well. Falling by the wayside were his inside shots, which made up a measly 10 percent of his total shots last season. Not coincidentally, Wallace shot 35.4 percent from three-point land, 44.4 percent on 2-point jump shots and 58.2 percent when he played inside.
So, again, why don't both players play inside more often?
There seem to be plenty of scenarios where playing inside would benefit not only KG and 'Sheed individually, but would greatly benefit the entire team, as the opposing defense would have to match up with two 7-footers in the paint. Based on the players that make up this season's roster, it appears as if the Celtics can exploit various matchups on a nightly basis. So, on any given night, we could realistically see either Garnett or Wallace matched up with either a subpar defender, a shorter defender or a rookie defender.
Now, why would Garnett and Wallace make it easier on such a defender by positioning themselves farther away from the basket? Typically that makes the defender's job easier, because now all he has to do is contest a jump shot from 15 to 30 feet out, as opposed to fighting for position inside and dealing with the herky jerky fakes and pivots of these two players. As opposed to having to worry about a jump hook, an up fake or an up and under, that defender now only needs to worry about contesting a jump shot from X number of feet away from the hoop.
Furthermore, with both Wallace and Garnett getting older, there's a far lesser chance of either faking an opponent out on a jump shot from 15 feet away and scooting by him on the baseline to go in for an open dunk. Sure, we'll see it on occasion, but for the most part, once both players receive the ball on the perimeter, it's likely to stay there.
What about a shorter defender? Say Garnett or Wallace is dealing with a player who doesn't measure up height wise from the get go. If either decides to take him down low, that defender will have enough difficulty stopping any offensive moves to begin with and that's before we factor in KG and 'Sheed raising the ball over their heads to shoot and jumping as well. KG stands at 6'11, but adds arguably a foot or two to that when he extends his arms to shoot and another couple of feet when he leaps off the ground to release the shot. The same goes for Wallace.
Orlando added Brandon Bass, who can try and muscle Garnett and Wallace as much as he pleases, but the second either establishes favorable position on him on the block and decides to throw up a short fade away, it's over. One could even make a case that guys like Cleveland's Anderson Varejao and Orlando's Marcin Gortat - players who do measure up to Garnett and Wallace height wise - cannot effectively defend these shots either. It'll be interesting to see if Doc Rivers incorporates more plays which call for Garnett and Wallace to receive the ball on the low block. It would make sense, wouldn't it?
Does age factor in here, as well? Are we more likely to see these two players find the painted area more as they enter the twilight of their careers? Will the roaming around the perimeter, the fakes and the jukes outside eventually put too much unnecessary stress on the knees and the joints? Will simply posting up inside offer more of an alleviation to the bodies of both players?
Playing out on the perimeter of course holds its own advantages for Garnett and Wallace from time to time. When the Tim Duncans and the Dwight Howards of the world are involved, KG and 'Sheed are arguably most effective outside because it takes All-NBA defenders like Duncan and Howard out of the paint, thus freeing up the lane for the Celtics' slashers like Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce and Marquis Daniels.
One of the biggest advantages of having Garnett and Wallace on the same team is that when both are playing together and the opposing team has a legitimate post defender to throw at them, that defender will almost immediately be taken out of the paint by either Wallace or Garnett, who would simply step out and play along the perimeter. Beyond that, when that defender is dragged out, the other big can then plant himself down low and suddenly the Celtics have slashers cutting and a legitimate post presence to boot.
Finally, as both Garnett and Wallace are both very intelligent basketball players, if the defense wishes to double down on either of them when they play in the paint, the C's have enough outside shooters and cutters to compensate. KG and 'Sheed need merely find an open teammate, whether it be a cutter slicing down the middle or an open shooter who's parked himself in the far corner.
With over 36,000 points between the two of them, Garnett and Wallace's preference to the perimeter has served each one very well. But their occassional dominance inside leaves us wondering why it's not a more common occurence. Perhaps the time has come to even up the perimeter to paint ratio.
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I can't speak about Wallace's game but KG
but if I had one complaint about KG it is his lack “taking it to the rim”. He seems to hate the contact or the chance of contact. When he does do it he is effective..
He has been successful without that specific skill and porbably preserved his body more over the last 14 years. I can’t imagine how effective he could be by having the inside moves of Kevin McHale and a little more of a “banger/slasher” mentality.
But seriously I have no complaints. Dude’s all heart – 100%
Wallace not being in the paint more? Don’t know and don’t care – I just hope he doesn’t take too many three’s ….I hate three’s except from Ray Allen.
Interesting Observations Mr Payne – thanks
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It's always been KG's game.
I used to get frustrated with him back in Minny because I felt he was robbing us of his true greatness.
He was never an aggressive post player.
I think ’Sheed’s change just due to getting older and losing athleticism. In his day, his post game was absolute beauty. Pure.
I've always wondered
why KG didn’t play in the paint more often. Ever since he came to Boston it seems like he has tried to stay away from it.
After watching him play for two years I’ve come to the conclusion KG is a jumpshooter; that’s just his style. Usually his dunks are of the open variety…you don’t see him overpowering and jumping over a lot of big guys. If you look at his frame it isn’t too surprising.
This is one thing I’ve never liked about his game. Rasheed seems to be worse, always shying away from playing in the post. It’s the one reason I never liked Rasheed’s game.
In the case
of Garnett, he often starts a play down low, gets the entry pass, waits for the double team and then passes to a cutter. He is a great interior passer and I never knew that of him before he arrived in Boston. I’ve seen Sheed play a lot, and he does similar things with his passes. He also happens to be blessed with a great shooter’s touch, unlike Garnett. I think it also might have to do with the fact that neither of them are true centers even though they can play the five when pressed. They’ve developed more as power forwards and, unlike McHale who made his living in the paint and was described by Bird as the black hole (you throw the ball into McHale and it never comes out), Garnett and Sheed are less bangers and more finesse players on the offense. They’re different on the defensive end though.
by thereallargejames on Oct 9, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions
not to start an argument or anything
but that is the first time i have heard the word finesse used to describe a celtic, and thats not a bad thing. i consider the lakers a finesse team which doesnt mean they are soft only that they have a different style of play, which doesnt make it any less effective. not all players are bangers.
by true_lakerfan on Oct 9, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Hard to start an argument with a post like that. Just not worthy of inciting debate. If that is the “first time”, then you don’t follow much basketball. All teams have had finesse players. This should be obvious to even casual fans.
actaully i do follow basketball
only when i talk about it with celtic fans (im sure not all celtic fans think the same) but when i say the lakers are a finesse team rite away they start with whole soft thing and it tends to get old, you cant win a championship with a soft team. we were soft in 08 but we learned from our mistakes.
by true_lakerfan on Oct 9, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
In KG's Case
I think when he came in from HS was 6’ 11" and about 175 lbs. He would have gotten his Butt kicked. But he had the outside game. Over the years, he has developed a decent post game – mostly turnarounds and jump hooks.
When you check out Minnesota Mac (Kevin McHale) he started out strictly in the paint, but he was a man and had the strength and agility to play in the post. But over the years he developed and outside game, stretching all the way out to the 3 pt line.
I think in both instances it was just a natual progression – one inside out and the other outside in.
Simple explanation: Uncontested layups...
75% of KG’s “inside” shots go in because he only takes them when they’re easy. He doesn’t have the lower body strength to play in the paint.
This is why statistical analysis, at face value, is worthless.
God bless and good night!
by BrickJames on Oct 9, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That is the obvious answer. He doesn’t have the body for it. It may be even worse this year with the weight he lost.
by guava_wrench on Oct 9, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I love Sheeds post game, so I guess it makes me a little annoyed that he only shows off once and a while. He has some really great moves.
Having shooting bigs destroys traditional defense, which has it’s advantages (tandem of sheed/kg). When Perk is in the game, there isn’t much room down low anyway. Perk plays cleanup, Garnett/Wallace pops and take those amazing fades. It works, I’m OK with that. This is their game. If someone plays them too tight or bites, either will just take it in: I think both of them just work better with more space.
I have more of a problem with BBD suddenly being a 3 point shooter. Really?
BBD?
I dunno if BBD will be a effective 3-point shooter this year (or if ever, to be very honest), but if he does develop it enough to make defenses respect it, why not? BBD’s mid-range game already takes him away from the basket….
You don’t think he can be a 3-pt shooter, right? : )
by Tai on Oct 9, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
KG is not the traditional back to the basket type of power forward
when he does go 1 on 1 he usually does it facing the basket, the back to the basket type of players would be Tim Duncan and Shaq, though I would really like to see a dominating front court of KG and Sheed banging down low and crushing whatever hope the other teams have of defending the rim.
and drove that is.
He’d face up and shoot. Not face up and drive.
by wondahbap on Oct 9, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Up & Shot
Yes Wondahbap,
He would make it that way (face up and shoot).
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They don't get their shot blocked and are more effective
Both players are more effective by using their perimeter game. You see this with almost all big men scorers as they get more experienced. By extending your range you do not get your shot blocked, which is worse than a miss as there is little chance for a rebound. The further you are from the basket the more difficult it is to help defend. When KG or Sheed is on the block it makes it easier for the defense to double without leaving their man. On top of that playing the 4 or 5 you are being guarded by the opponents primary help defenders, if you draw them from the hoop they can’t help off you on a penetrating perimeter player allowing them to take their man one on one off the dribble. If they don’t come out you are taking a 2ft longer FT.
Garnett shoots over 53% from the field and gets his shot blocked 2 % of the time, contrast that with Big Al, the definition of low post, who shoots 50% and gets his shot blocked 9%. Big Al is constantly working on extending his game. An open jumper is an easier shot than a contested 5 ft if you are good at it.
With Wallace he is just a really good jump shooter, he has an eFG% of almost 50%, he has almost abandoned the low post as far as scoring but a lot of this had to do with DET lack of a perimeter threat besides himself. He also gets his shot blocked 2% of the time. Sheed can and will be taking those 3’s as long as you make 33% it is equal to 50% of two point attempts and Sheed makes over 35%. Though against second units and with other perimeter threats on the floor I do expect him to rediscover his low post game some.
Your last point about sheed
is a great one. The pistons relied on sheed for 3 point shooting because outside of billups they had almost no one you’d call a “good” 3-pt shooter. Hamilton is appauling bad for a 2-guard, and prince is average.
When you lack shooters going inside becomes very difficult. Instead the pistons would setup one of their 2 “good” shooters in sheed outside, and post prince and/or rip on smaller 2’s.
great point about sheed. While I won’t say that he is going to live on the block this year, I wouldn’t be suprised to see him more in there than in detroit simply because we have more viable options for him to kick to for 3’s.
I want Wallace to shoot his 3’s but he also is great from 15-18 ft. That no man’s land on the baseline inside the 3 pt line is a lay up for him. I am fine with these guys passing out of the low post and shooting high percentage face up jumpers, I do hope that Wallace’s eFG% increases to over 50 in the Boston line up. I hope he varies his offense enough so that Doc can swap him in for Perkins and teams can’t cheat off of him.
Sheed can sub for Perk, but it’s not his forte. He isn’t really a 5, though he can play there (great defender). He has small hands for his size and unless dunking with two hands (takes alot more energy), gets the ball swatted away frequently while dunking with one hand. As a result of that fact, to compensate he has developed an incredible shooting game! His post-up moves were legendary when he was younger, but now he sometimes gets stripped by the wing defender. His true strength lies in the fact that he is the most efficient jumpshooting ‘Big’ of all time!
Wondering if KG will be even more hesitant
to go inside because of the knee injury last season. Physically he may be just fine, but if it’s mental then that is another thing. I guess you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. KG has made a living hitting that 18 footer and I don’t see him straying from it to bang down low. Seems like Perk and Shelden Williams are the only two guys who really get down and dirty in the paint on offense, but that could also be because their game is limited to the paint. Baby has started taking outside shots and we already know about KG and Sheed. Hey, if they hit the shots I won’t complain.
I also think it depends on who we are playing on that given night. Like you said, when we can shoot outside and force guys like Duncan and Howard out and open up the lane thats one thing, but it’s another to back down a smaller less able guy.
The good thing about having KG and Sheed on the floor is that they are both lethal from outside. Defenders are forced to cover them outside, therefore leaving them with a potential 1 on 1 in the paint. This could mean more inside points. We’ll see.
good read man
Not uncommon at players get older
Frankly, what has happened to KG and Ra’s offensive game is not uncommon. As players get older, their bodies can’t take the pounding. They are more fragile and generally have less energy. Their legs aren’t what they used to be.
So while I believe both KG and Ra can still be very effective in stretches in the paint, over the long haul, they are not equipped mentally or physically to take the pounding.
82game stats are very inaccurate
They list 27% of Shaq’s shots as ’2pt jumpers". Nuff said.
Looking at “NBA Hotspots” (which probably won’t be available again until the season starts), KG does the majority of his damage from 6-15 feet, and he is one of the best players in the league from this range. This is the toughest zone to score from in the NBA and I believe that KG’s dominance from this area keeps defenses honest. He has a great mid-post game, he can’t be doubled from this range, and he is able to find teammates slashing to the basket or open for threes when the defense does try to help.
Players like Shaq and Howard are paint pounders who only operate down low. As good as a player like Howard is, he has struggled against Rasheed Wallace and Kendrick Perkins in the playoffs because he can’t score from the mid-post like KG, Duncan, Olajuwon, Ewing, Robinson, Mourning, Webber, and any other great post players from the 90s on.
27% of Shaq's shots are "2pt jumpers" is THAT inaccurate?
Assuming that means hook shots and such, even that doesn’t seem like a lot considering Shaq’s game. I mean, again considering Shaq’s game, if Shaq only had “2ft jumpers” make up 15% (wild estimate) of his total shots, that sounds more like Dwight Howard, who had 17% of his shots considered jumpers. It’s clear who’s offensive game seems more effective, even in 2009, you know what I mean?
I mean, I get your point, but I don’t think that’s a legit knock on 82games.
by Tai on Oct 9, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
82games doesn't matchup with NBA Hotspots
NBA Hotspots = official NBA data recorded via live gametracking
The reason Shaq is such a strong example is when you look at his hotzones the math on 27% doesn’t add up. Off the top of my head about 88% of Shaq’s shots are within 5 feet from the basket, only 12% fall in the 6-15 foot (mid-high post) range. Mathamatically it doesn’t match up with 82games, and it means that 82games (a 3rd party data collector)considers a bunch of those 5 feet or closer shots to be “jumpers” rather than “close shots”.
Which brings us to the biggest flaw in 82games data:
What are their qualifications for a “jumper” and a “close” shot? It isn’t listed anywhere on the website. This kills me because so many blogs write articles now using “advanced statistics” on 82games simply based on the presumption that the numbers are accurate…. when the reality is we’re just taking their word for it because they have a bunch of complicated formulas next to their ratings.
How can we blindly put our faith into information without first knowing how the data is collected and classified?
by Real 2K Insider on Oct 9, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Because they are old
Like Ray Allen and Pierce. We are a team of jumpshooters who are going to run around and try to get fouled like that Detroit team when it was at the end of it’s run.
Sorry I am just cranky at how old we looked the other night.
It's AGE. Happens all the time, I'm surprised you even asked.
I guess saying it is age is a bit too strong. It really has more to do with growth, maturity and experience.
As these bigs get stay in the league longer, they eventually develop a decent jump shot. Actually, this tendency is not limited to the bigs. Jordan and Magic are perfect examples of players who developed decent jump shots as they got old.
Players, as they get older, pace themselves that way and still become as effective and really feel they can just turn it on inside if need be. Also, at this point, their passing skills are also much improved, the game is much slower to them at this point. I saw this happen Malone, Barkely, and McHale. Centers are not as likely to develop this (Shaq is today’s example, guys like Kareem already had his sky hook, Ewing and Hakeem developed floaters and quick fadeaways, but no real spot up shots). It’s more the forwards, but definitely not limited to them.
I agree with BrickJames on this one
KG is not built to be a banger, to fight through double or triple teams (or even through a Shaq) under the basket. When he draws the double team he is a great passer and passes out. Perhaps one reason he has been relatively injury free throughout his career is that he has picked his spots to go to the rim. Since he is such a well rounded player (inside and out) let him pick his own spots. It has been effective so far…
by thirstyboots18 on Oct 9, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
My message didn’t go through, lol I said KG is not built for banging under the basket. He can draw double teams and kick out, but fighting through double and triple teams would not be his game. Maybe that is why he has been relatively injury free throughout his career. Let Baby and Perkins do the muscle work.
by thirstyboots18 on Oct 9, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
He will hammer it home when no one is there guarding him. He’s not dumb. That’s why the OP saying “he’s 75% inside, why not go inside more?” is so off base it’s not even funny.
God bless and good night!
It's simple
They are not wide bodies. Width is just as important as height in playing with your back to basket and it’s just not comfortable to some. You lose one of your big advantages by not seeing what is in front of you.
It’s just like hitting a pullup jumper. Sure you can learn and get better but some people are just built with an innate ability to stop and pop.
I use to feel that he could be more aggressive in the paint...
but now I see how he uses his post positioning to draw an extra defender. Additionally, Rondo uses him really well; he gets a second defender to come to KG and once the help defender starts to move, Rondo conters to the basket. The play is brilliant. So, I think the arguement comes down to what has been most effective. Rondo is so quick that he really doesn’t need that much room or time to get to the hoop. If he doesn’t have the room, KG has already pulled back away from his defenders and remains open for a pass from Rondo. I guess my point is: Rondo’s game fits KG’s game perfectly. I love to watch them work together.
And that's also why
Getting Daniels was good for the bench. So for a slasher like Daniels, it’s the same deal when he’s playing with guys like House, BBD, and Wallace who’s offensive games are mostly away from the hoop.
by Tai on Oct 9, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
And that's also why
Pierce works so well with Garnett. KG is a slasher’s best friend.
The ability of KG (and now also ’Sheed) to draw 2 defenders out of the paint (or at least out of position) is arguably one of the two key components of the Celtic offense – the other being the use of the pick to either clear or roll.
Not having KG really hurt the offense last spring because, as well as Scal/BBD/Powe played, none has the game to pull 2 defenders out of the paint.
Sheed is a perfect fit for subbing for KG on offense because they can keep running the full offense when he’s in there. With the other guys, they always had to change/limit the offense.
When he was youngers i used to alway ask the same question, but at this point i think it is what will keep in in the league for even longer. It’s not like he’s a banger who now has a bad knee, he’s a midrange shooter that now has a bum knee therefore it doesn’t matter.
KG in his 20’s i had an issue with him not spinning towards the middle and jamming on everybody, but now its hard to complain becuase its both good for HIS game and The Celtics overall game.
They play in the paint when it counts - On D
Neither one avoids contact, under-rebounds or gives up position on that side of the ball.
And really, as long as both hit more than 45% from the field, I do not give a hoot where they shoot from.
by Michael Anthony on Oct 9, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I think...
KG I think likes setting up high outside the post to first survey the defense on the court and against him.
If he sees the low post is clogged or a double team is developing he will settle for the jumper.
If he thinks the low post is unclogged he will then attempt to shake and bake away from his defender or simply power his way to the hoop for a low post offensive move.
Garnett jumper lets keep in mind is a big time weapon, since It keeps the defense honest, since defenders must respect it and come out and defend him.
The jumper keeps the middle unclogged for Pierce, Perk and Rasheed to score more easily and for Rondo to penetrate more to the basket.
Rasheed I think can easily score down low with his size and bulk and settles for 3’s because he can shoot them well and Detroits offense was aimed at setting him up for alot of 3’s.
I think he will do what ever Doc orders him to do.
If low post scoring is needed Rasheed will do it, if 3’s are needed he will do that also.
Kg & Rasheed are versatile players since they can score in and out from the basket.
Its a great asset they provide to the C’s offense and is what makes them such lethal offensive players .
Well put. Agree completely, fordescort
by thirstyboots18 on Oct 9, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Good Article.
Thanks.
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I honestly think if doc drew more plays for them to go down low then we will see these guys post up more.
Doc system is made for jumpshooting offense.
The Celtics roster is also made for jumpshooting offense.
It’s not like we see guys who can’t shoot (Rondo, Perkins, now Marquis Daniels) hoisting them up.
by Real 2K Insider on Oct 9, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Doc definitely has a role in this
not so much because he has a jumpshooting offense, but definitely because of his system. He likes to use double high posts, clearing the blocks for drivers, and likes “ball-friendly” bigs who can catch, face, find cutters, knock down open jumpers, or seek out the wing on their side for dribble handoff action. KG and Sheed fit this system perfectly. Baby has also begun to thrive in it. The bigs are always creating for the wings by screening or handing off, then shaping up.
Many times Doc does in fact emphasize playing through KG in the post, most often the midpost vs the low block, since there is less resistance to gaining the spot. KG does a good job of finding cutters or if available, a turnaround. He will never be an inside banger, and does not need to be in Doc’s system. This is also why Sheed was deemed such a good fit by the C’s brass, because what he does well, fits right in with how Doc uses his bigs.
Very true article
I have been watching KG as an avid timberwolves fans since forever. His back to the basket game is one of the best in the league, and his turnaround fade-away jumper is one of the deadliest moves in the NBA. But, as he has gotten older, it seems he has been shying away from contact more and more. BTW, i think that many of his back-t0-the-basket shots might have been recorded wrong, because that patented turnaround jumper that he has, is usually outside of the paint, so that might be counted as a 2-point jumper
Welcome to the world of Rasheed
Pistons fan here. I will love Rasheed through his retirement, I will love him even in that filthy green jersey (kidding, much respect). But your concerns are nothing new. I know you noted his history as a perimeter-loving jump humper, but seriously— you can freely expect even LESS post play out of Rasheed this year. He might just be the best Celtics bench player since before the garnett/allen pickups (and knowing your bench, that is a huge vote of confidence in ‘Sheed), but honestly, he’s going to be a DEADLY defender, but as far as post offense goes, you can expect more from your guards than you can from Wallace.
This was a good chance to air your concerns. From now on, you might as well just deal with the fact that ‘Sheed is going to be useful from the 3-point line only. He has the ability to rock it from the post, but that’ll be a rare celebration.
rebounding
“75% of KG’s "inside" shots go in because he only takes them when they’re easy. He doesn’t have the lower body strength to play in the paint.”
Excellent point!
I think Sheed and Garnett also rebound VERY effectively from where they are after shooting. I
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